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1356 South Van Ness Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6518007 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1356 South Van Ness Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1900
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,568 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6518007
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mailing address
3169 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
May 30, 2019

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Initial analysis

The 1356 South Van Ness Avenue property is a two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. Built in 1900 and currently owned by Ip Anita Joke Yong, this apartment building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years. Most notably, a seismic upgrade to the ground floor and partial foundation work was filed in December 2019, with an estimated cost of $15,000. The building's electrical systems have received substantial attention, with a comprehensive 200-amp service upgrade and installation of 7 new meters and sub-panels completed in 2003, followed by additional electrical work in 2009 involving lighting, switches, receptacles, and smoke detectors.

The building has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues over its history, with several significant complaints emerging between 2002 and 2023. Noteworthy incidents include a possible faulty wiring issue in 2009 that almost caused a fire (with response from fire services), multiple complaints about hot water problems (including a complete lack of hot water in 2002 and inadequate water temperature in 2016), electrical outlet issues, window security concerns, and various instances of inadequate maintenance. More recent complaints in 2023 highlighted issues with fire extinguisher compliance and common area maintenance, though these were resolved within a few months. The property has also experienced routine fire safety incidents including a gas leak and smoke scare, neither of which resulted in civilian injuries. While there have been several tenant buyouts in the surrounding units (1358 South Van Ness Avenue), the most recent buyout at 1356 was for $5,000 in December 2020. The building's current condition suggests regular maintenance attention is being given to address safety and compliance requirements, though some historical issues indicate a pattern of recurring maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1356 South Van Ness Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
17thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1975 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 59%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1356 South Van Ness Ave event timeline

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2023
Building Violation (NOV) Mar 02
Building violation
It is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this n…
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 02
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